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- Desolation Row: which lyrics hit note of global gloom?
- LONDON AFP — The global economic downturn has inspired one British property boss to cite Bob Dylan to describe the market turmoil -- and triggered a debate about other songs evoking the credit crunch crisis. Tim Wheeler of London-based Brixton Estates raised eyebrows by using apocalyptic lyrics from Dylan's...
- Research articles 2008-08-20
- To Phelps, Lil' Wayne is music of champions
- Something in the words and music of an R-rated rapper from NewOrleans apparently speaks to the American demigod from Baltimore. If the end of every race finds Michael Phelps gazing up at the scoreboard, thrusting a finger skyward celebrating another world record, the lasting prerace image...
- Research articles 2008-08-15
- "Take Me Out to the Ball Game": the first century of baseball's enduring anthem: the Chicago Cubs were reigning world champions; John McGraw was in the early stages of his three-decades-long stint as manager of the New York Giants; Teddy Rooseve
- IT IS THE THIRD MOST frequently sung tune in the U.S., after "Happy Birth" day and "The Star Spangled Banner." It is played on radio or television 365 days a year. It is heard at weddings and funerals alike. It is one of the first songs children learn to sing....
- Research articles 2008-07-01
- 'Give Peace A Chance' lyrics going on sale in London
- LONDON AFP — Lyrics to the song "Give Peace A Chance", handwritten by John Lennon, are expected to sell for up to 300,000 pounds (380,000 euros, 592,500 dollars) in July, auctioneers Christie's said Tuesday. The song was written by Lennon during his 1969 "bed-in" in Montreal when he and...
- Research articles 2008-04-29
- Rap Music Linked to Sexism
- To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: Chad Austin, News Services, +1-919- 515-3470, chad_austin@ncsu.edu; Dr. Michael Cobb, +1-919-513-3709, mike_cobb@ncsu.edu; or Dr. Bill Boettcher, +1-919-515-5096, william_boettcher@ncsu.edu, all of North Carolina State University RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- That's the conclusion of a North Carolina State University study that examined rap music's effects...
- Research articles 2008-02-22
- A few false notes, but US campaign songs still going strong
- WASHINGTON AFP — Ever since 1789 when George Washington used a marching ditty about his military prowess as he bid to be the country's first president, the campaign song has been part of the US presidential race. And to borrow from British rock group Led Zeppelin the song remains...
- Research articles 2008-02-10
- Lebanon rappers give Christian message a hip-hop twist
- BEIRUT AFP — With their baggy jeans, baseball caps and earrings, Lebanon's new rap music stars could almost be mistaken for their US urban ghetto counterparts, except that the lyrics tell a Christian story. In Lebanon -- a country which does not tolerate religious provocation -- the group "Militia",...
- Research articles 2008-02-03
- 'Walk Hard' shatters idols and funny bones
- Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story *** Stars: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows Director: Jake Kasdan Distributor: Columbia Pictures Rating: R for sexual content, graphic nudity,...
- Research articles 2007-12-21
- Crooner 'with a calling' sings Elvis ... in Latin
- HELSINKI AFP — Die-hard Elvis addicts might not approve, but hits by the man who defined cool when he took rock 'n' roll into the mainstream can now be heard ... in Latin sung by a Finnish literature professor. In yet another testament to the irrepressible influence of "The...
- Research articles 2007-08-15
- Avril Lavigne denies 'Girlfriend' plagiarism claim
- LOS ANGELES AFP — Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne has lashed out at claims that music and lyrics from her hit single "Girlfriend" were stolen from a song by a 1970s new wave group. In a message to fans on her official website (www.avrillavigne.com), the 22-year-old said claims that she...
- Research articles 2007-07-09
- Karaoke competition
- Joey Fatone -- one-time member of 'N Sync and "Dancing With the Stars" contestant -- has been hired to host the new NBC series "The Singing Bee." But the real news here is not so much who as when. The show, which was originally slated to premiere in...
- Research articles 2007-06-29
- Smooth sailing for 'Gondoliers'
- THE GONDOLIERS, de Jong Concert Hall, Brigham Young University, Provo (422-7664), running time: 140 minutes one intermission PROVO -- "The Gondoliers," directed by Lawrence Vincent, previewed Wednesday in the de Jong Concert Hall at Brigham Young University, a treat for Gilbert and Sullivan fans and a delightful introduction...
- Research articles 2007-06-15
- Music says it all for 'missing' Blair
- LONDON AFP — Tony Blair's speech Thursday announcing his decision to quit as the leader of Britain's ruling Labour Party was preceded by rousing music and as usual the lyrics said it all. Before Blair took to the stage at the Trimdon Labour Club, in the northeast England constituency...
- Research articles 2007-05-10
- 'Pirate': Not really musical theater's finest 'arrrr!'
- NEW YORK -- Before such hits as Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening, it seemed the story-and-song-driven musical was in danger of being replaced by camp-fests that mocked commercial musical theater. Now The Pirate Queen (* out of four) has sailed along to remind us why: because...
- Research articles 2007-04-06
- Israel's "nuclear" song accepted for Eurovision contest
- HELSINKI AFP — Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Wednesday cleared "Push the Button", the controversial Israeli entry about nuclear destruction, to compete in this year's event. "All songs delivered have been cleared," said Svante Stockselius, executive supervisor of the contest. "Push the Button", by the group...
- Research articles 2007-03-14
- Farewell to French lyricist who wrote words for Mouskouri, Halllyday, Becaud
- PARIS AFP — Pierre Delanoe, who wrote the words for singing stars Nana Mouskouri, Johnny Hallyday and Gilbert Becaud, died this week after more than half a century in French showbiz, it was announced. Delanoe, who wrote definitive French-language versions of the lyrics of Bob Dylan and France's version of...
- Research articles 2006-12-27
- US songwriter Betty Comden dies at 89
- NEW YORK AFP — Betty Comden, who helped write the lyrics to a number of hit musicals and co-wrote the screenplay to the hit "Singin' in the Rain," has died at the age of 89, US media reported. Comden was one half of Comden and Green, a professional partnership that...
- Research articles 2006-11-24
- Hendrix guitar, Beatles lyrics to go under hammer in New York
- NEW YORK AFP — A guitar belonging to Jimi Hendrix and Beatles lyrics scribbled by Paul McCartney are among the highlights of a rock and pop memorabilia sale in New York next month. The sunburst Fender Stratocaster owned by rock and blues legend Hendrix for a short time before his...
- Research articles 2006-11-06
- It's a rap - Artest's album released.(Sports)
- Byline: Mike McGraw Daily Herald Sports Writer This is a milestone week for Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest. His first rap album, "My World," was released on Tru Warier records Tuesday. Among the 21 tracks is a tune titled "Haters," where Artest...
- Research articles 2006-11-03
- Canadian Entertainment at a Glance.
- Byline: Resource News International WINNIPEG, MB, Jul 26, 2006 Resource News International via COMTEX -- The following is a quick look at the Canadian entertainment news making headlines. DUSK DOES IT HIS WAY Matt Dusk still remembers the day he went...
- Research articles 2006-07-26
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